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Dr. Derek Florek, DPM

Dr. Derek Florek, DPM

Podiatry*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Derek Florek, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Visalia, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaweah Health Medical Center and Sierra View Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2914 W Main St Visalia, CA 93291

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Dr. Florek is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Florek's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Florek

4.6

23 ratings, 16 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Ana – Nov 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jeanny Chang in Visalia, CA – Aug 18, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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VISALIA, CA – Aug 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Linda in Woodlake, CA – Jul 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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A Spaulding – Jul 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Heather in Visalia – May 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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CHRISTINE DAVIDIAN in CUTLER CA 93615 – May 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Carolyn in Visalia, CA – Jan 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Calvin in San Francisco, CA – Nov 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Christine in Visalia, CA – Jun 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Irma Hernandez in Visalia, CA – Jun 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lena vanderham in Visalia ca – Apr 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jennifer Herrera in Visalia – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our primary focus is the complete care of the foot and ankle.  This ties closely to our philosophy of "Keep on moving!"  What that means is that we are committed to relieving the problems that keep people off their feet.  Obesity...read more
  • Podiatry

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Aria Health

    Internship Hospital, 2012
  • California School Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
  • Weber State University

    Undergraduate School, 2007
  • English

  • Spanish

Dr. Florek is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Practice

    Flaherty Footcare Center2914 W Main St Visalia, CA 93291
    1

    Practice

    Bay Area Surgical Specialists Inc A Medical Corporation774 N Prospect St Ste B Porterville, CA 93257
    2

    Practice

    Kaweah Delta Exeter Health Clinic1014 San Juan Ave Exeter, CA 93221
    3

    Practice

    Family Healthcare Network Pharmacy #2400 E Oak Ave Visalia, CA 93291
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Kaweah Health Medical Center

      400 W Mineral King Ave
      Visalia, CA 93291
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

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    • Sierra View Medical Center

      465 W Putnam Ave
      Porterville, CA 93257

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

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